Robert Austin

Austin, Robert Sargent

British, 1895 - 1973

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The image shows a man from the side bending over a workbench. He is wearing a flat cap and has short hair. His facial features are not clearly visible. He is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt with a vest-like garment. Various tools and a mallet are around him on the workbench. Fabric patterns and coats hang on the wall behind him. There are chisels and other tools on the bench. The background shows a cluttered workshop setting with fabrics, tools, and materials.
Robert Austin, Mason of Canterbury, 1948, engraving in black with black chalk on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.31

Mason of Canterbury

Robert Austin · 1948 · engraving in black with black chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.31

The image shows five young boys standing in a group, each holding an open book. They wear choir robes with distinct facial features and close-cropped hair, in a simple indoor setting with a tiled floor and columns.
Robert Austin, Choristers of Canterbury, 1948, engraving in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.30

Choristers of Canterbury

Robert Austin · 1948 · engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.30

The image shows a line drawing of two individuals seated in a relaxed pose. Both figures are depicted from the waist up. The individual on the left has a serene expression, looking down. They wear a headscarf tied in a bow and a buttoned garment. The person on the right looks in another direction and wears similar attire. Both have delicate facial features and long hairstyles partially covered. The left figure has a floral skirt on their knees and rests an arm on a rod-like object. The right figure holds a bird on their other arm. The background is simple with scattered floral designs on the ground around them.
Robert Austin, Four Friends, 1946, engraving in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.29

Four Friends

Robert Austin · 1946 · engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.29

The image shows an older woman kneeling on a stack of logs, holding a saw. She has a scarf wrapped around her head, wearing a long-sleeved cloak. The background includes a ladder, a wall, and scattered wood.
Robert Austin, Widow, 1944, engraving in black with black chalk on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.27

Widow

Robert Austin · 1944 · engraving in black with black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.27

The image shows an elderly woman kneeling on the ground, leaning on a saw placed against a stack of logs. She has a focused expression and is wearing a coat over a dress, with her hair covered by a scarf. A ladder leans against a wall in the background, and there are more logs scattered around. The setting is a simple, enclosed space with minimal decoration.
Robert Austin, Widow, 1944, engraving in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.28

Widow

Robert Austin · 1944 · engraving in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.28

The image shows two people kneeling at an altar or prayer stand. The person in the foreground has light-colored, wavy hair and a pensive expression, with hands clasped in front. They wear a long coat and a headscarf. The person beside them also kneels, with their head slightly turned, wearing a similar head covering. Around them is a wooden structure, and an umbrella is nearby. The altar has a floral arrangement with large blooms and candlesticks holding unlit candles. The background is dark, suggesting an indoor setting.
Robert Austin, Easter Sunday, 1940, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.26

Easter Sunday

Robert Austin · 1940 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.26

The image shows a full-length figure of a person leaning over a wooden fence in a rural setting. The person is depicted in profile, standing with one arm resting on the top of a gate while slightly bending forward. Their facial features are delicately drawn, with a downcast gaze, and the hair is styled close to the head. The person is dressed in a long coat and shoes with a modest heel, and they hold a hat adorned with flowers in one hand. The scene around the individual includes tall, slender trees and wooden fences that create a structured yet natural backdrop, suggesting a countryside environment.
Robert Austin, Girl by a Gate, 1938, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.22

Girl by a Gate

Robert Austin · 1938 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.22

The image shows several people gathered in a room. Most individuals are kneeling or seated, some only visible from the waist up. A few are partially shown from the back. Each person has distinct facial features with expressions of attentiveness. Hairstyles vary, with individuals wearing short hair or hats. Attire consists of long, dark robes or overcoats, with some wearing matching headwear. Some people are holding books or papers. The background is plain, focusing on the group in the foreground.
Robert Austin, 29th of September 1938, 1938, engraving in black on wove paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.25

29th of September 1938

Robert Austin · 1938 · engraving in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.25

The image shows a person from the waist up, leaning forward with their head lowered, resting their arms on their knees. Their long hair covers part of their face. They wear a loose garment, possibly a robe or a dress, with fabric draping around their legs. They sit on a surface resembling a bed with textured shading in the background. A soft fabric with polka dots is visible on the left.
Robert Austin, Girl Brushing Her Hair, 1938, etching in black on laid paper, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.24

Girl Brushing Her Hair

Robert Austin · 1938 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.5.24

The image shows a woman digging in a garden with a church in the background. The woman is wearing traditional attire and a headscarf. She is surrounded by various plants and foliage, including detailed tree branches and bushes. In the background, there are buildings with sloped roofs, likely part of a small village. A large church with arched windows and gothic architectural details can be seen behind her, indicating a historical European setting. The scene is highly detailed with intricate lines and shading to create depth and texture.
Robert Austin, Woman Digging, 1938, engraving in black with charcoal, Gift from Clare Calder and her sister Rachel Austin, 2012.5.23

Woman Digging

Robert Austin · 1938 · engraving in black with charcoal ·  Accession ID  2012.5.23